Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Mary's School
About the School
- St. Mary's School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools and pleased to have the opportunity for you to get to know us on the following pages.
- St. Mary's School excels in teacher certification.
- Teachers of all classrooms, including all Pre-K teachers, are certified by New York State.
- In addition to the State certification all teachers at our school meet certification requirements for Religion set by the Diocese.
- St. Mary's School is dedicated to providing a Catholic elementary education and a solid academic foundation while fostering spiritual growth.
- The faculty and staff are committed to teaching in a constantly evolving environment and to meeting the demands of the ever-changing world around us.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary's School cost?
St. Mary's School's tuition is approximately $5,200 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary's School often compared to?
St. Mary's School is often viewed alongside schools like Cortland Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
Popular comparisons: St. Mary's School vs. Cortland Christian Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Mary's School is Cortland Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Willow Glen Christian School (12.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Baptist
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
Pentecostal
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
431 Jennings Creek Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Baptist
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Baptist
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
Pentecostal
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Baptist
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Baptist
2809 Cincinnatus Road
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Baptist
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
Pentecostal
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
431 Jennings Creek Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Baptist
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Baptist
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 103 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
12 Ascot Pl
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
120 E King Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
Distance: 21.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Waldorf School
20 Nelson Rd
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 256-2020
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(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
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111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
9519.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Buffalo St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
9519.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Charter School
(Reading: 60-79%)
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
9519.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Hudson St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
9519.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 King St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
9519.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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